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This past weekend I visited a park on a perfect spring day. I followed some tree-lined paths where I saw flowering dogwoods as well as fresh new leaves on the trees. There were lots of other people out walking as well as families enjoying picnics in shady areas. I even discovered a waterfall along the way. It was delightful to simply follow a trail and admire the sights.

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One of the most interesting places that I’ve spent time outdoors is Gatlinburg, Tennessee. When I was there it was a lovely day in May and warm enough not to need a jacket. Gatlinburg is a great place for walking and some of the things I remember seeing include a bridge, a bench, and flowers, both in a garden and in the mountains. Speaking of mountains I went on a gondola ride for a panoramic view of the area. This was a time when being outside was a wonderful experience and it also reminds me why I like spring so much!

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One of my favorite subjects for this blog has always been flowers. When I look through all the pictures that I’ve taken while traveling there are flowers, whether I saw them on walks in the mountains or even decorating the outsides of buildings. Spring flowers are charming because the bright colors are especially welcome after the winter. Today I went in search of flowers and I was happy to find all of these. I also like the colors of other spring accessories such as bird baths and planters. It is starting to get warmer outside and the days are longer. It really looks like spring!

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After some snow and ice earlier this week the sun has reappeared, the weather has gotten warmer and the snow is melting. I thought that today was perfect for a drive to Williamsburg. It was warm enough outside that I could carry my coat and even sit on a bench and enjoy the sunshine. Many people were in shorts and tee shirts so I’m not the only one that thought it seemed like spring. Although it is still early in March I saw a few flowers in bloom. I was also looking for scenes that featured the color orange for this week’s theme and I found it in the bricks of the buildings and sidewalks as well as flower pots and other accessories.

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I was in Barcelona in the spring on a particularly bright day with blue sky showing behind some fluffy clouds. I took a long walk along La Rambla and ended up by the water. The Rambla de Mar was ahead and I continued my walk. There was a sidewalk where I saw a large sign describing the area. As I looked around there were many rows of boats in the sparkling water. It seemed to me that the water and the blue sky were exceptionally bright that day. It was a peaceful scene.

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I’ve been thinking about this year and all the opportunities that I’ve had to see flowers while traveling. It seems that each season features colorful and unique flowers. Here are some of my favorites from the spring, summer, fall and winter. It’s a nice way to remember the year! I’m looking forward to the year ahead with new opportunities to travel as well as time to enjoy being near home.

I’ve noticed that spring and summer flowers are both bright and dainty:

Now that the weather has become so pleasant I’ve started to go on walks to see the colors of the fresh new leaves on the trees and shrubs. Here I stood near a pond that provided reflections of the trees in the water.

The colors are very noticeable when you see these reflections.

With the fresh air, sunshine and the gentle sound of the water it looks like a good time for a nap.

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As I begin to get settled in my new area in Virginia I decided to drive to Charlottesville last weekend for a visit. With the mountain views, impressive architecture and the bright sunshine I don’t think I could have picked a better day to enjoy the spring. I’m looking forward to returning there later this year to see how it changes from season to season.

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Last week I was in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One afternoon I took a walk in the Great Smoky Mountains and there were many wildflowers along the trail. The whole time I could hear the sound of rushing water and the sunlight was rather pale as it filtered through the leaves on the trees. The mountain air was fresh and very fragrant. Here are some of the flowers and other sights along the path.